[Investigations regarding the pathogenesis of fibromatosis of the palmar fascia (Dupuytren's contracture) (author's transl)].

The palmar aponeuroses of five patients suffering from Duputyren's disease were examined by means of light and electron microscopy. In all cases myofibroblasts could be found in the alterated regions of the palmar aponeuroses. The role of the fibroblasts for the pathogenesis of the disease is discussed.